G3512 with FAST RESPONSE

G3512 750kW Gas Generator Set

Cat® G3512 (525kW-750kW) Natural Gas Generator models in varying applications worldwide provide prolonged life and lower costs along with high performance.

G3512 Gas Generator Set

DESCRIPTION

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Cat G3512 Gas Engine

  • Robust high speed block design provides prolonged life and lower owning operationg costs
  • Designed for maximum performance on low pressure pipeline natural gas and hydrogen blends
  • Simple open chamber combustion system for reliability and fuel flexibility
  • Leading edge technology in ignition system and air/fuel ratio control for lower emission and engine efficiency
  • One electronic control module handles all engine functions: ignition, governing, air/fuel ratio control and engine protection

SR5 Generator

  • Designed to match performance and output characteristics of Caterpillar gas engines
  • Industry leading mechanical and electrical design
  • High efficiency

Cat ECS 100 Control Panel

  • User-friendly interface and navigation
  • Scalable system to meet a wide range of installation requirement
  • Expansion modules and site-specific programming for specific customer requirements

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Cooling System

  • Designed to operate in standard ambient temperatures up to 43°C (110°F)
  • Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities

Emissions

  • EPA Certified for use in Emergency and Non-Emergency applications
  • Additional a NOx selectable genset is available to meets most worldwide emissions requirements down to 0.5 g/bhp-hr NOx level without aftertreatment

Proven System

  • Field proven in a wide range of applications worldwide
  • Fully prototype tested
  • Certified torsional vibration analysis available

Full Range of Attachments

  • Wide range of bolt-on system expansion attachments
  • Factory designed and tested
  • Flexible packaging options for easy and cost effective installation

Worldwide Product Support

  • Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores operating in 200 countries
  • Your local Cat dealer provides extensive post-sale support, including maintenance and repair agreements

  • Standard Equipment
  • Optional Equipment
  • Specs
  • Docs

Standard Equipment

  • Air Inlet
    • Dual air cleaners, 1 per side, with service indicator
    • Two-element single-stage air cleaner with enclosure and service indicator
  • Control Panel
    • Cat ECS 100
  • Cooling
    • Engine driven pumps for jacket water and separate circuit aftercooler
    • Jacket water and SCAC engine-driven pumps
    • Jacket water and SCAC thermostats
    • LH or RG connections when radiator is not selected
    • Package mounted radiator
  • Fuel
    • NOx sensor based air-fuel-ratio control
    • 0.5 to 5 psi engine fuel inlet pressure
    • Pipeline Natural Gas: 800-1000 BTU/scf and 70-100 Methane Number
    • Gas Train: NFPA37 and CSA B149.3
  • Exhaust
    • Individual exhaust port and turbocharger outlet wired to integrated temperature sensing module (ITSM) with GCEM providing alarms and shutdowns
    • Dry exhaust manifolds, insulated and shielded
    • Cat-flanged face outlet on turbocharger
  • Fuel System
    • Fuel system is sized for 31.5 to 47.2 MJ/NM3 dry pipeline natural gas with pressure of 10.2 to 34.5KPa to the engine fuel control valve
    • Throttle plate, 24V DC actuator, controlled by GECM
    • Engine-installed electronic control valve
    • Gas pressure regulator
    • 24V DC energized-to-run (ETR) gas shutoff valve
  • General
    • Crankshaft vibration damper and guard
    • Operation and maintenance manuals
    • Parts book
    • Paint- Caterpillar Yellow except rails and radiators gloss black 
    • RH Service
  • Lubrication
    • Gear type lube oil pump
    • Cartridge style oil filter
  • Generator
    • Anti-condensation space heater
    • Winding temperature detectors
    • NEMA Class H insulation
    • SR5
    • Permanent Magnet Excitiation
    • Caterpillar's Digital Voltage Regulator (CDVR) including reactive droop capability, 3-phase voltage sensing, KVAR/PF modes, RFI suppression, and a min/max exciter
  • Governing System
    • ADEM A4
  • Ignition System
    • Individual Cylinder Detonation Sensitive Timing (DST) 
    • Electronic Ignition System (controlled by ADEM A4) 
  • Governing
    • ADEM A4 speed governor with 4 to 20ma (0V to 5V) speed input
  • Starting/Charging
    • 24V DC starting motors
    • Batteries with rack and cables
    • Electric Starter

Optional Equipment

  • Air Inlet
    • Mounting brackets and piping
    • Air cleaner with precleaner
  • Circuit Breakers
    • S LSI, G LSIG, P LSIG-P, 4th Digit Type
    • Right, left, rear mounted
    • 1200A, 3 Pole, UL-100% Rated P-Frame Circuit Breakers
    • 1600A, 2000A 3 Pole, UL-100% Rated R-Frame Circuit Breakers
    • 2000A 3 Pole, UL-100% Rated Masterpact Circuit Breakers
    • 100% rated, 3-pole (UL/CSA/IEC) 5th Digit Rating
    • 3-pole (IEC 947-2 rated)
    • Frame mounting
  • Control Panel
    • Remote annunciator
    • Local alarm module
    • Local PC monitoring
    • Engine failure relay
    • Remote PC monitoring
  • Cooling
    • Coolant level drain line with valves, fan with guard
    • Remote radiator for JW and SCAC circuits, level switch included but not wired
    • Inlet/Outlet connections
  • Exhaust
    • 305 mm (12in.) elbow
    • 18, 25 dBA Attenuation
    • Flexible fittings
    • 305 mm (12 in.) muffler
    • 305mm (12 in) spark arresting muffler
    • 305 mm (12 in.) flange
  • Fuel System
    • 3, 0-100 kPag, 4-20mA gas train pressure sensors
  • General
    • Special paint order
    • US AID emblem
    • Tool set
    • Digital diagnostic tool
  • Generator
    • Cable access box
    • Generator air filter
    • European bus bars
    • Low voltage extension box
    • Bearing temperature detectors
  • Starting/Charging
    • 20A, 24VDC battery charger
    • Battery with cables and rack
    • Jacket water heater
    • 45A, 24V charging alternator (requires engine driven pumps)
  • Grid Code Compliance
    • 60 Hz: USA

Specs

Overview

Long Name:
G3512 750kW Gas Generator Set
Name:
G3512 with FAST RESPONSE
Brand:
Caterpillar
Status:
Current

Generator Set Specifications

Gas Standby Rating
750 ekW @ 0.8pf
Fuel Type
Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 5%)
Emissions/Fuel Strategy
U.S. EPA Certified for Non-Emergency Stationary Genset
RPM
1800 rpm
Frequency
60 Hz
Displacement
3173 in³ / 52 l

Engine Specifications

Engine Model
G3512
Displacement
3173 in³ / 52 l
Aspiration
TA
Bore
6.7 in / 170 mm
Stroke
7.5 in / 190 mm

Generator Set Dimensions

Length
205.7 in / 5224 mm
Width
90 in / 2286 mm
Height
99.4 in / 2525 mm
Weight
27500 lb / 12500 kg

Engine Specifications

Governor Type
ADEM A4

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Gas Generator Sets
G3512 with FAST RESPONSE
G3512 Gas Generator Set
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Fuel Type
Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 5%)
Frequency
60 Hz
Displacement
3173 in³ / 52 l
Engine Model
G3512
Aspiration
TA
Bore
6.7 in / 170 mm
Stroke
7.5 in / 190 mm
Length
205.7 in / 5224 mm
Width
90 in / 2286 mm
Height
99.4 in / 2525 mm
Gas Generator Sets
G3512 with FAST RESPONSE
G3512 Gas Generator Set
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Fuel Type
Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 5%)
Frequency
60 Hz
Displacement
3173 in³ / 52 l
Engine Model
G3512
Aspiration
TA
Bore
6.7 in / 170 mm
Stroke
7.5 in / 190 mm
Length
205.7 in / 5224 mm
Width
90 in / 2286 mm
Height
99.4 in / 2525 mm
Gas Generator Sets
G3512E
G3512E
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Frequency
50 Hz
Displacement
3158 in³ / 52 l
Engine Model
G3512E
Aspiration
TA
Bore
6.7 in / 170 mm
Stroke
7.5 in / 190 mm
Length
181 in / 4594 mm
Width
65 in / 1647 mm
Height
89 in / 2255 mm